1982 Topps Carlton Fisk #220
Carlton Fisk · Topps · Base Card / Hall of Fame
Player
Carlton Fisk
Set
1982 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1982
Card #
#220
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - The card shows heavy surface creasing (visible across Fisk's chest and head), moderate centering issues (biased toward left/bottom), and corner rounding.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Popular with Hall of Fame set builders and White Sox fans, but supply is very high for cards in this condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'Good/VG' condition range from $0.99 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 Gem Mint copies can reach $100+, but low-grade copies usually sell in bulk lots.
Description
Attractive 1982 Topps Carlton Fisk card featuring the Hall of Fame catcher in his Chicago White Sox uniform. The design features the classic 80s 'hockey stick' color border and team logo script at the bottom. This particular card represents Fisk's second year as a member of the White Sox after his legendary tenure with the Red Sox.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, classic 1982 Topps design, early career White Sox card for the 'Pudge' legend.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps card stock with appropriate matte finish and 'wood-pulp' texture on the back. Confidence: High. This card is rarely counterfeited due to high print volumes.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface creasing running horizontally through the middle and top of the image; softened/rounded corners especially top-left; off-center framing (heavy toward left/bottom borders); general surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, local card shop dollar bins, or Facebook marketplace bundles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. It is best sold as part of a 1980s Hall of Fame lot or a 1982 Topps team set to maximize collector interest. If listing, use keywords like 'HOF', 'White Sox', and 'Vintage'.